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In this video, we unlock the secrets of Lectio Divina and explore its profound impact on spiritual growth and mindfulness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au\">https:\/\/lectiodivina.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you found this exploration of Lectio Divina enlightening, don&#8217;t forget to give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more spiritual insights, and share it with those seeking a deeper connection. <\/p>\n<p>Timestamps<br \/>\n0:00 Intro<br \/>\n0:17 First Reading<br \/>\n1:30 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n6:27 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n7:46 Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n9:35  Self Reflection<br \/>\n9:47 Second Reading<br \/>\n10:50 Bishop David Walker<br \/>\n11:22 Mrs Virginia Ryan<br \/>\n11:44  Fr John Frauenfelder<br \/>\n12:59 Self Reflection<br \/>\n13:35 Farewell &amp; Final Prayer<\/p>\n<p>Matthew 13:24-43<br \/>\nJesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds<\/p>\n<p>36 Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying, \u201cExplain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.\u201d 37 He answered, \u201cThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; 38 the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40 Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, 42 and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. 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And his disciples approached him, saying, \u201cExplain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.\u201d 37 He answered, \u201cThe one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; 38 the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40 Just as the weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, 42 and they will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. 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